Mosquitoes perceive the air they breathe
The annoying insects are considered nasal animals because they have a pronounced perception and can even perceive the exhaled carbon dioxide. You can feel the direction from which the seductive “fragrance” comes and where the concentration is particularly high. This attractant works for kilometers. The safest way to keep mosquitoes out of your home is with mosquito screens on windows and doors.
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Sweat attracts mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are able to perceive human body sweat. Microorganisms that feel good in a moist environment break down fats on the skin. This creates butyric and lactic acid as well as ammonia. The more the body temperature rises, the greater the sweat production and thus the greater the intensity of the odor. Female mosquitoes are magically attracted to this cocktail.
How to protect yourself:
- shower before going outside
- do not use heavily perfumed shower gels
- use fragrance-free curd soap instead
- wear long, light-colored clothing
What the insects don't like
Like many species, the mosquito is sensitive to certain aromas and essential oils. If you want to enjoy the evening outdoors undisturbed, you should burn coffee powder in a fireproof bowl. Fragrance lamps with mint and eucalyptus aromas are effective in the apartment. Cedar wood is also suitable for repelling mosquitoes if it is lit and smoked. Lavender bushes or Tomato plants help against mosquitoeswhen you place them on the windowsill.
Tips
You will achieve good results with a fan, because the wind prevents the biting insects from locating the origin of the human smell.
Do mosquitoes make sense?
The insects occupy an important place in the food chain of birds and amphibians. Without mosquitoes, a large proportion of living things would no longer find enough food. Mosquito populations also keep the populations of their various host animals in balance. The example of invasive species shows a rapid spread in habitats in which they are not influenced by native parasites.
